Court of Appeals of Washington March 30, 1993, No. 11572-1-III (State v. Staley)

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Green, J.*

Benny Dean Staley was convicted by a jury for possession of a controlled substance — cocaine — in violation of RCW 69.50.401(d). He appeals contending the court erred by refusing to instruct the jury on his defense of unwitting possession. We agree and reverse.

The record reveals the following facts: Mr. Staley is a musician — a guitarist.